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Diesel Course Syllabus Information

DMT 1801 Computerized Engine Controls/Fuel Systems

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Transportation Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 2; Lecture: 2; Lab: 0
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 30
  • Corequisites: DMT 1805
  • Semesters Offered: Fall
  • Semester Approved: Fall 2018
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2023
  • End Semester: Summer 2024
  • Optimum Class Size: 15
  • Maximum Class Size: 20

Course Description

This course provides experience on computerized engine diagnostics. Time will be spent on engine performance factors, scan tools, input sensors, computer outputs, etc. It will also cover maintenance, tune up, repair and diagnostic procedures on electronic, hydraulic electric unit injection (HUEI), Bosch in-line, common rail and mechanical fuel systems.

Justification

This course is required for Automotive Service Excellence (A.S.E.) certification and National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF) accreditation. It is approved by the program advisory committee. It is a core course for the Diesel and Heavy Duty Mechanics AAS degree.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will be able to demonstrate the operation of an injector.
  2. Students will be able to diagnose and explain the operation of a ECM.
  3. Students will understand the operational characteristics of an injection pump.

Course Content

Topics include:

• Cummins electronic fuel systems
• Caterpillar electronic fuel systems
• Detroit electronic fuel systems.
• Bosch electronic fuel systems
• Mechanical fuel systems
• Input sensors, function and testing
• Scan tools
• Computer diagnostics
• Drivability problems
• Testing and diagnosing computer controls